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• Pete Hegseth says he would not trust Stephen Miller to babysit his children - Pete Hegseth’s appearance on the podcast comes after he spent days battling criticism over his order to ‘kill everybody’ on board boats allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
• Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade - Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
• Israeli mother appeals to Trump administration and mediators to bring home final two Gaza hostages - Deceased policeman Ran Gvili saved dozens at the Nova Festival before being kidnapped and taken to Gaza by Hamas. His mother makes an emotional plea to bring the last two hostages home to Israel.
• Contributor: In Israel and the U.S., parallel cases of malice against Palestinians - Challenging the impunity with which Israel imprisoned an American teenager also means rejecting similar injustices within our own borders, such as the detention of a Palestinian woman in Texas.
• Trump’s Xenophobic Outburst, and a Planned Donation to 25 Million U.S. Kids - Plus, the 10 best books of the year.
• Republican Minnesota senator calls judge 'true extremist' after $7.2M taxpayer-fraud conviction overturned - Republican Minnesota senator calls judge 'true extremist' after she overturned $7.2 million Medicaid fraud conviction, sparking political debate.
• Europe Wants to Get the Word Out: Russia Is to Blame for Sabotage - Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.
• An end to SNAP? Why it may happen in a couple of years in some states - Millions of Americans may see a cut in SNAP benefits or lose them all together if states can't lower their error rates or pay for their mistakes.
• Fed Pick Puts Pressure on Bessent to Deliver for Trump - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is leading the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, could face President Trump’s wrath if the person chosen does not quickly lower interest rates.
• Judge blocks ICE from making warrantless arrests in DC without flight-risk proof - A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from warrantless immigration arrests in Washington, D.C., without probable cause that the target is a flight risk.
• Afghanistan's Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium in eastern city - Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities carried out a public execution at a stadium in the eastern city of Khost on Tuesday, putting to death a man who the country’s Supreme Court said had killed 13 members of a family, including several children
• Belgium rejects EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, saying the move is too risky - Belgium on Wednesday rejected a plan to use frozen Russian assets to help prop up Ukraine’s economy and war effort over the next two years, saying that the scheme poses major financial and legal risks. Ukraine’s budget and military needs f
• DR MARC SIEGEL: May God grant a medical miracle to National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe - National Guardsman Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe shows improvement after gunshot wound to the head, as prayers pour in worldwide for a medical miracle.
• Musk's Starlink rival Eutelsat shares plummet 7% after report of SoftBank cutting its stake - The French satellite group has seen its stock fall following a steep hike in March.
• The Hong Kong Fire: A Crisis in the National Security Era - The authorities quickly arrested critics demanding accountability, signaling an expansive use of the security law to silence dissent over nonpolitical tragedies.
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to special election results for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District - Chad Pergram's observations on Republican Matt Van Epps defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tuesday's special election to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
• Homeowner accuses HOA of misleading them after discovering significant detail about new home: 'This is a consult a lawyer territory' - "Well, I got a letter last month I thought was junk because it referenced an HOA..."
• India is set to host Russia's Putin, deepening trade ties, unfazed by punitive U.S. tariffs - The two countries are looking to strengthen trade ties and are likely to sign bilateral interdepartmental and business agreements during Putin's visit.
• Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. boat strikes files formal complaint - Alejandro Andres Carranza Medina’s family alleges that the Trump administration committed human rights violations in its campaign against suspected drug trafficking.
• iPhone 17 will drive record Apple shipments in 2025, IDC says - Apple will ship 247.4 million iPhones in 2025, up just over 6% year-on-year, research firm IDC forecast.
• Think it’s cold now? Just wait for this week’s Arctic blast that’s poised to break records - It’s cold now, but the next punch of Arctic air will take it to another level.
• DOJ busts ‘Greggy’s Cult’ child exploitation network that allegedly coerced kids into self-harm - The DOJ charged five men with running "Greggy's Cult," a Discord child exploitation ring that allegedly terrorized minors through blackmail and coercion tactics.
• Deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia kill more than 1,400 people - Parts of Asia were reeling after torrents of rain unleashed catastrophic floods and landslides last week, killing more than 1,400 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. The disaster has also laid bare stark economic dispari
• Myanmar opium cultivation hit highest level in a decade, UN report says - Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar surged to its highest level in a decade this year as the nation engaged in a civil war remains one of the world’s primary suppliers of illicit drugs, according to a United Nations survey. The growth solid
• Russia 'ready' for war with Europe, Putin says, as Ukraine peace talks fail to deliver breakthrough - Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on threats toward Europe ahead of peace talks with the U.S., saying Moscow was "ready" for war.
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• Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84 - He emerged out of obscurity when his cargo plane was shot down while illegally ferrying arms to Nicaraguan rebels, setting off a scandal that tarnished the Reagan and Bush White Houses.
• Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade - MH370 mystery continues as new search launches for missing Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished in 2014 with 239 passengers and crew aboard Boeing 777.
• CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026 - China's top leaders are expected to discuss economic plans for the year ahead during an annual meeting next week.
• Children with brain tumours 'face uneven NHS care' - A mother whose 13-year-old son died in 2022 says children across the UK should get the same care.
• European stocks set for positive open as global markets push higher - European stocks are expected to open in positive territory on Wednesday as global markets move higher.
• Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country - President Trump has a history of insulting people from African countries, but the outburst was shocking in its unapologetic bigotry. Vice President JD Vance banged the table in encouragement.
• West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling - West Virginia's Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling allowing religious exemptions from school vaccines, leading the state board to reinstate its vaccination policy.
• German president's UK state visit will celebrate strategic ties and recall historic scars - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be greeted by brass bands and royalty Wednesday when he arrives for a U.K. state visit that will celebrate the close ties between the countries while also remembering the scars of the past. Kin
• Federal Judge Bars Some Warrantless Immigration Arrests in D.C. - The judge found that immigration agents were likely acting illegally when making arrests without a warrant.
• Critics Quash Trump Cabinet Secretary's Joy Following Her 'Cruel' Comments - Social media users likened Brooke Rollins' remarks to a line straight out of "Hunger Games."
• Marco Rubio says Trump will not be 'suckered' by Maduro like Biden - Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the Trump administration continues striking down alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
• Texas Tech restricts teaching of race and gender, faculty could be disciplined for violating rule - Texas Tech enacts new classroom restrictions on race and gender topics, with faculty potentially facing discipline for violating the policy.
• Homan vows to enforce immigration laws in Twin Cities 'without apology' amid mayor opposition - White House "border czar" Tom Homan vows immigration enforcement in Minneapolis after the city's mayor called raids "not American" and "terrorizing" to certain groups.
• Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest - In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look to conquer both growing domestic and overseas markets.China's internet-based infrastructure, such as
• Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: FT - Anthropic, the AI startup behind the popular Claude chatbot, is reportedly in talks to launch one of the largest initial public offerings ever as 2025.
• Trail cameras capture incredibly rare footage of elusive mountain family: 'A glimpse into their secret lives' - "They almost look fake!"
• DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law - Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal lawsuits against six states that failed to comply with voter roll transparency requirements under federal election laws.
• Former ESPN star blasts Ole Miss after Pete Golding revealed as Lane Kiffin’s chosen successor - Former ESPN host and current podcaster Bomani Jones took issue with Ole Miss deciding to promote Pete Golding, saying his picture alone showed he “isn’t a head coach."
• Ex-MSNBC host condemns Latino ICE agents, saying they betray 'own community' by deporting criminal migrants - Krystal Ball appeared on the 'I've Had It' podcast to condemn Latino Americans serving as ICE officers, arguing they lack a moral compass and self-preservation.
• Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Race After a Trump-Led Rescue Mission - Matt Van Epps fended off a Democrat to protect Republicans’ slim House majority, but the relatively close margin in a red district sent the party a warning shot before the 2026 midterms.
• Tennessee voters make final call in House special election testing Trump's power - Republican Matt Van Epps has won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House, maintaining his party’s grip on the district with help from President Donald Trump. A military veteran and former state gener
• Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory - Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.
• NYC alleged dine-and-dash influencer Pei Chung evicted from luxury apartment as she sits in jail - Brooklyn influencer Pei Chung evicted from luxury apartment by landlord Eliot Spitzer after owing thousands in rent while reportedly facing dine-and-dash charges.
• Trump Appears to Fight Sleep During Cabinet Meeting - President Trump began the meeting by criticizing media coverage about him showing signs of fatigue. Last month, he appeared to doze off during a meeting in the Oval Office.
• Illegal immigrant gang member killed police K-9 'Spike' before officers returned fire in California: source - Gang member who fatally shot police K-9 'Spike' was Salvadoran national in U.S. illegally, ICE confirms. Suspect killed in shootout with officers.